Lopamide

Lopamide is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Diarrhoea are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Lopamide have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lopamide. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lopamide can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Lopamide normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lopamide is Mild for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lopamide related warnings talks about Lopamide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Lopamide is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Lopamide contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Lopamide may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lopamide is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.